Beowulf and Archetypes
*This is your first test grade of second quarter
It is your job (in groups) to create an in-depth presentation on one of the following
archetypes that will be assigned. Arrange yourselves in groups of NO MORE than three.
Situational
Good vs. Evil
Supernatural Intervention
Character
The Hero
The Fatherly Figure
The Dragon or Monster
The Misfit
Symbolic
The Castle
The Underworld
Directions:
1. Create an informational presentation about this archetype. What does it represent
in general? Be sure to cite your sources within the presentation. I suggest you use
a version of power point.
2. Apply that to Beowulf. Does Beowulf adhere to the archetypal pattern? Where do
we see this archetype in the Epic? Find the passages from Beowulf including this
archetype. Be sure to present these passages and cite them. This should be
included in your presentation
3. Type out the quote or quotes from Beowulf. Conduct a close passage analysis of
this archetype. You are required to analyze the diction of the passage, and to
create an assertion. Your assertion should make a claim about this archetype’s
function within Beowulf. This is the written portion of the project- it must be
typed and follow the proper format. This should be one page in length.
4. Show a brief video clip of a contemporary use of this archetype. Disney movies
will be a great resource. You will be showing this clip to the class. It should run
between 2-5 minutes.
5. Explain how this use of the archetype is similar or different from Beowulf. You
may verbally present this information to the class
Wrap up1. Power-point presentation including information on the archetype, its meaning,
and where we see it in Beowulf.
2. Written component analyzing the diction of the passage containing your
archetype.
3. Video Clip of contemporary example.
Grading
1. Power point
30 points
Information is clearly presented
Value of information- connection to Beowulf
Citation slide at the end
Proper use of language
2. Writing
40 points
Effecting assertion
Analysis of quote through diction and connotation
Proper use of language
Proper format
Proper citations
3. Video Clip
30 points
Clip is relative to archetype
Explanation of connections is clear and thorough
Everyone is to contribute equally to this project. You will loose individual point if
your participation in ineffective. In other words, I will lower your grade if you do not
contribute to and help your group.